Instructor / Senior Instructor in Cardiovascular Sciences

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina invites applications for an Instructor or Senior Instructor in Cardiovascular Sciences. The position is twelve months, with 50% teaching and 50% administrative service, beginning August 16, 2027. This is an annual appointment, potentially renewed with approval.

We seek an experienced cardiovascular professional to bridge undergraduate study with clinical practice, strengthening the CVT major and expanding partnerships with accredited training programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in cardiovascular sciences, health sciences, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science or a closely related field by start date.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in cardiovascular technology, diagnostics/intervention, or a closely related field with current or prior cardiovascular credentials (RCIS, RDCS, RVT, RCES, RCS, RVS, or equivalent).
• Sufficient instructional experience to teach advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and prepare students for clinical practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology including pathophysiology, hemodynamics, and diagnostic/interventional procedures.
• Provide a professional development course on cardiovascular technologist roles, interprofessional communication, patient-centered care, and professionalism.
• Offer additional instruction/mentoring in Cardiovascular Health Sciences and Biological Sciences as needed.
• Contribute to program development, partnerships with accreditation programs, and curriculum improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in cardiovascular sciences

Master's degree in health sciences

Master's degree in kinesiology

Master's degree in physiology

Master's degree in exercise science

Job description

Instructor / Senior Instructor in Cardiovascular Sciences

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Cardiovascular Technology ( CVT ) Program and the Department of Biological Sciences in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor, to begin August 16, 2027. The position is a twelve-month appointment with 50% teaching and 50% administrative service. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon the dean's approval, satisfactory performance, department needs and the availability of funding.

We seek an experienced cardiovascular professional and educator who can bridge a rigorous undergraduate cardiovascular science education with contemporary clinical practice to help strengthen and expand our CVT major.

Teaching:

• Advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, including clinically relevant pathophysiology, hemodynamics, and foundations of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• A professional development course that introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of a cardiovascular technologist, interprofessional communication, patient-centered care, and workplace professionalism.
• Additional instruction and mentoring support as needed in Cardiovascular Health Sciences and in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Administration and program development:

• Developing additional partnerships with CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular technology training programs.
• Managing and strengthening affiliation agreements and relationships with hospitals, clinical educators, and program directors of certificate training programs.
• Contributing to the development, review, and improvement of Cardiovascular Sciences and related curriculum.
• Complementing our professional student advisors in helping students transition from undergraduate study into affiliated clinical training programs and cardiovascular careers.

USC's Cardiovascular Technology major combines a rigorous science-based undergraduate curriculum with intensive clinical training through accredited partner programs, preparing students for professional cardiovascular technology practice, leadership, and further study. Current opportunities exist for training in adult echocardiography, vascular sonography, combined echo/vascular, invasive cardiovascular technology, and electrophysiology. Visit https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/academics/degrees/cdvt/ for more information.

Required Education and Experience

• (1) A master's degree in cardiovascular sciences, health sciences, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science, or a closely related field by employment start date.
• (2) At least 2 years of professional experience in cardiovascular technology, diagnostics/intervention, or a closely related field with (3) current or previous professional certification/registration such as RCIS, RDCS, RVT, RCES, RCS, RVS, or equivalent nationally recognized cardiovascular credential.
• (4) Sufficient instructional experience to teach advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and prepare students for cardiovascular clinical practice.
• (5) Strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and collaborative skills.

Appointment as Senior Instructor requires the equivalent of five years of full-time teaching experience in higher education. Candidates with evidence of research scholarship, quality-improvement and workforce development, professional leadership, or other contributions to cardiovascular education and clinical practice are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum Master’s Degree in Cardiovascular Sciences, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field by employment start date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience in cardiovascular technology, diagnostic/intervention, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References and Contact Information
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.